Procurement Director GEM

As Procurement Director for Global Emerging Markets youll lead the full procurement agenda across one of JDE Peets most complex and diverse regions with a spend responsibility of over 1bn spanning Raw Materials Packaging External Manufacturing Logistics Marketing and more. Reporting directly to the Chief Procurement Officer and leading a team of 4050 managers and buyers youll set the strategic direction drive operational excellence and deliver cost cash and supply performance across GEM factories. This is a senior leadership role for someone with the commercial sharpness people leadership and regional expertise to make a real mark on a fast-growing global business.

What youll be doing:

• Build lead and coach a high-performing team of regional procurement managers and buyers across the full GEM category portfolio
• Define and execute robust sourcing strategies across Direct and Indirect categories delivering cost savings cash targets and supply continuity
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships leading negotiations and managing a portfolio of contractual agreements to mitigate supply price and quality risk
• Identify and prioritise total cost of ownership savings opportunities and build longer-term productivity pipelines
• Act as the senior escalation point for suppliers and factories across the region maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Drive innovation compliance and continuous improvement ensuring alignment with the global operating model and procurement excellence standards

Qualifications :

Working at JDE Peets is hands-on giving you the chance to leave your mark while working together as one team. Were a fast-paced company on a mission focused on what matters most. Our environment demands energy agility and bold thinking. If youre ready to make an impact and grow in a global team JDE Peets is the place for you.

For this role as Procurement Director GEM were looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• 10 years of procurement leadership experience with a strong track record in cost cash and supply performance delivery across a complex global environment
• Proven ability to lead and develop large procurement teams (managers and buyers) across multiple categories and geographies
• Deep understanding of E2E supply chain SRM programmes risk mitigation strategies and P2P technologies
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with the ability to influence at the most senior levels
• Experience working across the GEM region and navigating complex multicultural environments
• Degree level education; MBA or further qualification preferred

Additional Information :

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time